Confidential is hiring: Vice President, Visual Effects in Burbank
Confidential, Burbank, CA, United States, 91501
Vice President, Visual Effects
About the Company
Fast-growing media & entertainment conglomerate
Industry
Entertainment
Type
Public Company
Founded
2022
Employees
10,001+
Categories
- David Zaslav
- Discovery Inc
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- WarnerMedia
- Motion Picture
- Video Creation
- Television
- Information
- Media and Technology Distribution
- Film
- Publishing
- Entertainment & Recreation
Specialties
- media and entertainment
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Visual Effects to join their dynamic team. This key role is pivotal in managing the visual effects for the company's films, with a focus on executive-level oversight to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for breaking down scripts to create VFX department overhead and shot/asset budgets, generating and updating detailed VFX breakdowns and budgets, and determining VFX production methodology. They will also be involved in vetting VFX teams, acting as project managers on smaller shows, and ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the production process. Applicants for the Vice President of Visual Effects position at the company should have a high school diploma, with a college degree in a related field being preferred. A thorough knowledge of the visual effects process, experience in estimating and production management of visual effects, and proficiency in VFX tools and methodologies are essential. The role requires an energetic individual with a positive attitude, the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism, and a general knowledge of hedges, rebates, and change orders. The candidate must be well-rounded in VFX, including some freelance and facility work experience, and be adept at working with various departments, including production, legal, and finance.
Hiring Manager Title
EVP Visual Effects
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Product Management
- Information Technology